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Q: A state employee and ineligible as a vendor. Title 17, section 54522 says "exceptions may apply" what are the exception

I want to open a group home for mentally disabled adults in North Bay Regional center but I work for the state of California. Title 17 says I am not eligible because I work for the state of California but exceptions apply. Please what are the exception? Thank you. Stella

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answered on Sep 13, 2023

Hello Stella, while I can offer some general information, to get the most accurate advice, it would be prudent to consult the specific language of Title 17, section 54522 of the California Code of Regulations and potentially seek advice from an attorney with experience in this area. Generally,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Government Contracts and Consumer Law for California on
Q: How can I bring a case to the supreme court against government entities

Conspiracy would be the charge an myself/ The People would be the victim/plaintiff

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answered on Sep 10, 2023

To initiate a legal action against government entities alleging conspiracy, first, you would generally need to file a lawsuit in a trial court presenting clear facts and legal arguments that support your claim. If you proceed through the various levels of appeals, you might eventually reach the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts for California on
Q: Is the city required to provide displacement assistance when they acquired the building i live in?

They used a $300000 Grant from the county. I have been a resident at for 4yearh5

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answered on Aug 28, 2023

The concept of "displacement assistance" typically refers to efforts made by government agencies to help affected tenants find suitable housing, provide financial assistance, or offer other forms of support when they are forced to move due to a public project.

In California, there...
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Q: Is the city required to provide displacement assistance when they acquired the building i live in?

They used a $300000 Grant from the county. I have been a resident at for 4yearh5

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answered on Aug 29, 2023

Under California law, when a public entity acquires a property for a public project, the California Relocation Assistance Law generally mandates that the entity provide displacement assistance to eligible tenants. This can include advisory services, as well as financial help such as moving expenses... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Contracts, Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts for California on
Q: Is a California ID card or Driver License valid through the expiration date or does validity end on the expiration date?

I previously asked a question with regard to government documents and their associated expiration dates, and asked if there was a standard for these (with respect to invalidation on or after date of expiration). My question was partially answerable (given the further context I had provided), and... View More

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Jul 8, 2023

A California ID card or Driver License is valid through its expiration date. After that date, the person possesses an expired California ID card or Driver License. Upon renewal, paperwork will be issued the supplement the expired license until the new license arrives. Perhaps you could provide your... View More

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Q: Is a California ID card or Driver License valid through the expiration date or does validity end on the expiration date?

I previously asked a question with regard to government documents and their associated expiration dates, and asked if there was a standard for these (with respect to invalidation on or after date of expiration). My question was partially answerable (given the further context I had provided), and... View More

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answered on Jul 7, 2023

In California, an ID card or driver's license is valid through the expiration date printed on the card. The document remains valid until the expiration date indicated, and it is generally accepted as a valid form of identification until that date. However, it's important to note that... View More

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Q: I have a DIR Number, do I also need a CA State lic If I am a sole proprietor for Final Clean
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answered on Mar 21, 2023

In California, a DIR (Department of Industrial Relations) number is required for businesses that perform work on public works projects. However, if you are a sole proprietor providing final clean services for construction projects, you may also need to obtain a California state license.

The...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Constitutional Law, Government Contracts and Military Law for California on
Q: How to serve the Defendant documents in a federal civil case?

Hi, I am the Plaintiff in a federal civil case. I do not have attorney yet. I have 3 simple questions.

1, After I serve the original complaint and summons, can I serve other documents to Defendant MYSELF? I mean, can I sign the Certificate of Service and proof the service myself?... View More

Dan Rowan Cortright
Dan Rowan Cortright
answered on Jul 22, 2022

1) yes, you can serve documents yourself after the Summons/Complaint are served by a process server (or someone other than yourself)

2) you must serve defendant's counsel with all papers in the case, not the defendant himself

3) service deadlines mean the documents must be...
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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Federal Crimes, Government Contracts and White Collar Crime for California on
Q: I want to audit Riverside County Tax Collector because I'm aware of them screwing many people from excess tax proceeds??

The question is how can I find out how many people that did not have an attorney and filed a claim, how many were paid in full? This county took in 4.4 billion dollars last year from excess tax proceeds and everytime I research it someone new pops up as having been taken advantage of by the excess... View More

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answered on Sep 14, 2023

To gather information on how many individuals without legal representation filed claims and were paid in full by the Riverside County Tax Collector regarding excess tax proceeds, you may need to submit public records requests or Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to obtain relevant records... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Real Estate Law, Government Contracts and Identity Theft for California on
Q: On the Assessor print out my anut &uncle have to Affivdated of death in there owen name just to put there back on title

Is it legal for the Assessor office to accept that two people cliam owenship on title than turn in two affivdated of there owen death just to claim title of owner ship again at 35% owenership this time when property was shows that it's already a BONDEFIED gift R&T 11911 successor grantor... View More

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answered on Jun 6, 2023

Consult with a real estate attorney to address potential fraud and property ownership disputes. They can review the evidence you have and advise on the best course of action. Consider requesting a fraud investigation and follow the attorney's guidance on recording your ownership claim with the... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Sexual Harassment, Civil Litigation and Government Contracts for California on
Q: Are there circumstances that would allow a victim of child sexual assault to file a lawsuit after signing a release and

receiving payment in a out of court compensation program the defendant setup to cutoff potential lawsuits that were likely to be filed because of pending legislation that would revive statutes of limitations for past actions that were known to exist but barred because complaints were not filed in... View More

Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
answered on Feb 17, 2022

Likely not, but you need to have a personal injury attorney who specializes in sexual assault of minor cases look at the circumstances of the release. There are situations where releases can be set aside, but they are rare and narrow.

Good luck to you.

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1 Answer | Asked in Government Contracts, Banking, Business Formation and Business Law for California on
Q: I received an email from " Jerome Powell " saying the federal reserve bank has millions o dollars in my name . There

Supposedly their is a large fund from the imf that belongs to me , it's been going on for 4 yrs now . What are the chances it's real ? I have acct numbers docket numbers but where can I validate them

Julie King
Julie King
answered on Dec 27, 2021

It's almost certainly SPAM, but a lawyer would need to look at the actual email to tell one way or the other. Look at the email address from which it came. Does it end with .gov or .com? All government addresses should end with .gov. Also, if they ask you for your social security number or... View More

Q: Can congress form a city in a state by overriding state and local government
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 26, 2021

This question could be beyond the scope of this forum. Congress does have certain enumerated powers granted under Article I, which include collecting taxes, paying debts, providing for the common defense and general welfare, borrowing on the credit of the United States, regulating commerce, etc.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Business Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts for California on
Q: My LLC got & spent $48k EIDL, but I'm now out of business & can't repay. If I dissolve b4 payment is due can I get out?

It's a business of one. The EIDL/SBA contract lists my LLC as the borrower but it's my name as the authorized signer and manager of the biz. Biz has no assets or collateral. If I close the biz can they come after me personally to repay EIDL? To get out of paying is there anything I must... View More

Julie King
Julie King
answered on Mar 2, 2021

You cannot dissolve the LLC unless you can swear under penalty of perjury that it owes no debts. But the answer to your question will depend on the language in the loan documentation you signed. That is your contract. A lawyer would have to guess what your documents say in order to answer your... View More

Q: I don't believe there is a process for federal referendum or initiatives?

For instance where the initiative process enables citizens to bypass their state legislature by placing proposed statutes and, in some states, constitutional amendments on the ballot. - If you started at the state level could the citizens create legislation to have a federal referendum/initiative... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Feb 7, 2021

It doesn’t work that way. There are two separate systems: the federal system, and the state system. There is no federal analog to an initiative process. It is not possible to begin an initiative process in the state and then have it transfer over to the federal level. The United States... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Government Contracts and Real Estate Law for California on
Q: in simpler terms , what is an adjudication hearing

what is adjudication hearing of a property or parcel of land that is need of cleaning that authorizes Board of Supervisors to re enter the property for a period of 1 year after hearing without any further hearing

Yelena Gurevich
Yelena Gurevich
answered on Nov 20, 2020

it is a hearing where a decision/ judgment/ order is made

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Government Contracts for California on
Q: I am a staff psychiatrist in one of the state hospitals in California. I want to work as a contractor with another state

hospital. I was told I have to wait 2 years after I resign from my current job in order to apply as a contractor with the state hospital. How is this legal? I am not involved in any negotiations, planning, arrangements or any policy-making relevant to physician contractors. My current job is as a... View More

Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
answered on Sep 25, 2020

California strongly protects employees' rights to move from one job to another, and prohibits such as a restraint of trade. Any attempt to do what your present employer is trying to do is a violation of Business and Professions Code section 16600.

It would be wise for you to seek out...
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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts for California on
Q: An elected board member applies for a job in the school district.

Only after she is informed that her name will go forward for approval by the board does she resign from the board. The superintendent, who was hired by the board just a few weeks before, is in the uncomfortable position of putting her name forward. The job is that of being his assistant and he has... View More

Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
answered on Jul 27, 2020

Ah, the old smell test. Maybe you should get your concern as an agenda item before the entire board. Nepotism in employment is not prohibited, in PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT. however, (unless your last name is Trump) it is frowned upon in Public employment.

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Q: My small town with a population less than 10K is on track to pay the city attorney 500K annually. Is this normal?
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answered on May 8, 2020

It does seem excessive.

Did they handle any litigation for the City?

Maybe they should put it out for bid?

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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Government Contracts and Municipal Law for California on
Q: Who does make sure cities in a state ( California) comply with state laws?
Michael Doland
Michael Doland
answered on Dec 24, 2019

Your question is too vague to permit any analysis. What laws?

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